parallel parking
"Parallel parking" is a driving technique used to park a vehicle in line with other parked cars along the side of a road.
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Definition
B2Driving
(common)Parking a vehicle parallel to the curb, usually between two other parked cars.
Example
- She demonstrated her parallel parking skills during the driving test.
- Parallel parking can be challenging for new drivers.
B2Urban Areas
(common)A designated space along the side of the road for parking a vehicle parallel to the curb.
Example
- Finding a parallel parking spot in the city can be difficult during rush hour.
- He found a parallel parking space right in front of the restaurant.
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